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Five bats are depicted using Maki-e techniques on the limited edition Pelikan Maki-e Five Lucky Bats fountain pen. Also adding further decoration to the barrel and cap are a number of clover leaves. The Maki-e Five Lucky Bats from Pelikan is a limited edition of 123 fountain pens. The pen is based on the M1000 Souverän fountain pen, has an 18k gold nib with rhodium highlights, is a piston filler using bottled ink, is signed and numbered by the Maki-e artist, and supplied with papers in a paulownia box.

The history of Pelikan goes back to circa 1838 when they first started manufacturing inks, producing their first fountain pen in 1929.

The special edition Pelikan M600 Violet fountain pen is now on show at Penbox. This pen being a 600 Souveran it is a standard size fountain pen, and with the combination of violet and white with gold trim this pen is one for the ladies. If this new arrival from Pelikan is as popular as the other recent M600 special editions it will sell out fast. As we publish this post we have several available in EF, F, M and Broad nib grades. More about the Pelikan M600 Violet.

News of this special edition fountain pen from Pelikan reached Penbox this week. The 805 Pelikan Souveran Blue Dunes is their latest special edition to be destined for the Pelikan pen show tower in the shop. According to current information we are hoping to receive stock in June. As soon as we have stock of the fountain pen and matching ballpoint they will also be added to our website. Meanwhile additional information about the 805 Pelikan Blue Dunes can be found here.

New from Pelikan and now at Penbox is the latest special edition Pelikan M800 Stone Garden fountain pen and matching ballpoint pen. This pen looked to have a very attractive finish in the pre launch media pack images issued to retailers, and now having taken delivery at the shop we can confirm that the media images were not misleading, and that the marbled barrel, dark blue cap, filling actuation knob, and nib section on the fountain pen combine to result in a fascinating finish. The 18k two tone nib comes in a choice of grades.

The special edition Classic M205 Demonstrator Transparent Blue fountain pen was first produced in 2009. In 2016 Pelikan produced the fountain pen with an amended finial with platinum detail on the top of the pen cap which matches the cap lip band and the pocket clip. The transparent blue barrel is the same to allow a view of the workings of this piston filling fountain pen from Pelikan. The stainless steel nib is currently available in EF, F and M. Penbox now have some more stock of this Classic M205 demonstrator from Pelikan.

The New Special Edition M815 Metal Striped Pelikan Souveran at Penbox.

The special edition Souveran M815 Metal Striped offers a new level of sophistication. The combination of high quality resin combined with palladium plated stripes of brass running the length of the barrel together radiate a refined elegance. The inlaid metal stripes on the barrel gives a special appearance to this fountain pen and continue the striped design element typical of the Souveran pen range. The brass material used as base material for the barrel adds weight and a higher quality feel to the pen compared to standard fountain pens. All in all this special edition sets itself above others with its combination of material elements and design.

The rings and the clip are palladium plated and the single tone 18k nib is rhodium plated. A choice of nib grades are available to suit your preferred line width. These differential piston fountain pens will be available in nib sizes EF, F, M, and B from June 2018. Pricing and availability can be found at Penbox.

Pelikan is celebrating 180 years of manufacturing fountain pens in 2018 and to mark this anniversary Pelikan have produced the silver and black limited edition Pelikan Spirit of 1838, a fountain pen inspired by the classic striated Souveran range of Pelikan fountain pens. Limited to 180 pieces worldwide will make this a rare fountain pen and a joy to own and use. If you are fortunate to own one of your own this pen will surely be a favourite and a promising candidate for becoming a family pen for future generations. At Penbox we have a few examples of this new for April 2018 Limited edition pen from Pelikan in stock at the moment – all fitted with a medium nib.